9Honey Royal Commentator and author Victoria Arbiter spent her latter teen years at Kensington Palace, so who better to give us a real insight into the happenings of the British Royal Family?
In her new weekly column for 9Honey, Victoria will shed light on the monarchy's movements - this week, she's unpacking the public's mixed feelings about Princess Eugenie's wedding plans...

According to a recent Sunday Times article, the wedding will be a two-day extravaganza fit to rival Harry and Meghan’s nuptials, which were positively modest by comparison.

Princess Eugenie will say 'I do' at Windsor Castle on October 12. (Getty)

While I don’t believe Eugenie is interested in one-upping her cousin, the three separate parties, split over the course of two days, do rather smack of Andrew and Fergie-style excess, which leaves their youngest daughter open to a swathe of negative and in some cases hurtful criticism.

Beatrice and Eugenie, currently eighth and ninth in line to the throne, are the only blood princesses of their generation, and as such many have argued they would be an asset to the working monarchy.

Both girls are popular within the family and on the few engagements they have conducted, they’ve shown due willing and an ability to relate easily.

Eugenie and Beatrice are the only 'blood princesses' of their generation in the British Royal Family. (Getty)

Charles, however, has made no secret of his desire for a “slimmed down” institution, leaving the girls on the periphery. It’s Prince Andrew who seems hellbent on keeping his daughters firmly in the spotlight, and one can only assume the post-nuptial carriage ride through Windsor was his idea.

As a private royal, Eugenie can pretty much do whatever she wants when it comes to her wedding celebrations, but unfortunately public perception is rarely favourable.

Royal finances represent a red flag to a bull when it comes to the anti-monarchists and there has already been a storm of vitriol levelled at the York family over the rumoured festivities.

Day one of the two day affair is scheduled to unfold as one might expect; an 11am ceremony at St. George’s Chapel followed by a reception hosted, and paid for, by the Queen. Come evening, there will be a black-tie reception complete with dinner and dancing held at Royal Lodge, the York Family home in Windsor Great Park.

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But it’s the plans for the following day that appear to be raising eyebrows. The couple is reportedly laying on a festival and funfair-themed bash featuring “dodgems, funfair rides, coconut shies and lots of food stalls.”

Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah, the Duchess of York have long been deeply unpopular with the British public — Fergie for her questionable decisions and years of money woes, and Andrew for his extravagant lifestyle and poor choice in friends. By extension, their daughters have faced more than their fair share of criticism.

Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew on their wedding day in 1986. (PA/AAP)

Remarkably, even in the wake of their 1996 divorce, the Yorks have managed to raise kind, considerate girls who are keen to make a difference in whatever way they’re able — a crusade against plastic and work on behalf of the Teenage Cancer Trust being prime examples.

Both girls have enjoyed long-term relationships without a whiff of scandal, and yet they remain the butt of many a cruel joke.

For some, such a wedding harkens back to the excesses of the late eighties when the royals were accused of flaunting their over-privileged lives, and their soap opera antics littered the front pages. It was a bleak period for the monarchy and the public backlash only spiralled further into the nineties.

The new generations of royals are mindful of living a more frugal lifestyle. (PA/AAP)

The latest generation has been savvier when it comes to leading what is perceived to be a more frugal lifestyle. In a Brexit-weary climate, the public doesn’t want to see the society set living large — unless, of course, they’re invited to join in.

In the September issue of British Vogue Eugenie said, “It’s very nerve-wracking because you want [the wedding] to be perfect, but then you realise that you’re going to be with the person you love forever and nothing else really matters.”

No doubt many a bride can relate, but I hope as pundits, cynics and republicans harp on, Eugenie and Jack can hold on to the significance of the day. We may not be invited to lob coconuts, but at least we still have Fergie’s hat to look forward to!